Publishers Weekly
03/25/2024
Following the news that her father cheated on her mother, white-cued 17-year-old Olivia Owens and her mom must give up their lavish lifestyle; they’re both kicked out of their Rhode Island estate and Olivia loses her inheritance. When her father decides to marry for a third time and Olivia’s boyfriend cheats on her, she resolves to exact revenge. She refuses to let her father get away with his past lying and cheating, especially as her mother’s medical bills mount. With the help of a former high school teacher, Olivia assembles a motley crew of classmates à la The Italian Job and plots a heist to infiltrate her father’s upcoming wedding at the Rhode Island estate. But her quest for vengeance (and search for millions) is complicated by curious wedding guests, apologetic ex-boyfriends, and extended family members with agendas of their own. In this quickly moving story of self-discovery and high-stakes revenge schemes, married creators Wibberly and Siegemund-Broka (Never Vacation with Your Ex) employ Olivia’s sardonic first-person voice to construct a serpentine plot that’s equal parts intense action and organic teenage interactions. Ages 12–up. (June)
From the Publisher
"A perfectly delicious tale of greed, family, vengeance, and revenge, this book is a superbly wild and propulsive read that will keep readers guessing and gasping." —Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and The Agathas
"A heist novel with heart? Yes please. Sparkling with wit, danger, and romance, Heiress Takes All is Wibbroka at their best." —Brittany Cavallaro, New York Times bestselling author
“A glitzy heist with wild twists you never see coming. Riveting, swoony, and so much fun.” —Jessica Goodman, New York Times bestselling author of The Legacies and The Counselors
“An edge-of-your-seat thrill ride the whole way through….Heiress Takes All is a deliciously fun story of revenge that demands to be read in a single sitting. I loved it!” —Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of Bring Me Your Midnight
" Twists, obstacles, and double-crossing abound in this totally fun, over-the-top novel featuring smart, witty characters whose first impressions belie their more complex selves ... Goofy, poignant, and wildly entertaining." —Kirkus Reviews
“Goes beyond the typical heist …. This rousing vengeful story about seeking justice will delight and entice.”—Shelf Awareness
“A thrilling heist. Recommended for all libraries.”—Booklist
"A serpentine plot that’s equal parts intense action and organic teenage interactions."—Publishers Weekly
“Twisty and clever… this romance-infused heist novel is ultimately a solid choice for most collections.” —SLJ
School Library Journal
06/01/2024
Gr 9 Up—Seventeen-year-old Oliva Owens was kicked out of her father's mansion and forced to give up her opulent lifestyle when her parents divorced. Since then, she and her mother work numerous minimum wage jobs to stay afloat but are still drowning in her mother's medical debt. With her selfish and condescending father to blame, Olivia plans an elaborate heist to steal millions of dollars from him at his upcoming wedding. Enter a ragtag group of high school students and one jilted ex-teacher. Together, Olivia and her crew tackle numerous unforeseen obstacles that stand between them and millions of dollars, including a persistent ex-boyfriend, a vindictive ex-stepmother, and a surprise foe readers will never see coming. The plot is both twisty and clever, but the pacing is often slow with many info dumps throughout. The characters are likable despite being flawed by questionable motives. The romance between Olivia and her ex-boyfriend is a central plot point, but it feels a little more logistical than romantic, and may leave readers feeling unsatisfied. The ending is a little unrealistic but is just as twisty and clever as the plot. VERDICT This romance-infused heist novel is ultimately a solid choice for most collections.—Candyce Pruitt-Goddard
